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Message started by webbrob on 06/10/15 at 21:19:54

Title: Exhaust leak
Post by webbrob on 06/10/15 at 21:19:54

So, I've been riding a bit more these days. The bike is finally getting some mileage on her I hit 5K last week, after only putting 4k in the first 6 years I owned her.

Just the other day I discovered what sound to me like an exhaust leak. It appears to be coming from the exhaust hole, and sounds to me like she is becoming the Jetson's "space car" when cold.

I don't have a proper garage at this time, I will be getting my hands on a candle and trying to find a not so windy place to test for a leak. Any ideas on what the cause may be? I'm wondering if there is a hole or something inside the muffler causing this.

Title: Re: Exhaust leak
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/10/15 at 21:26:06

Stock muffler tends to whistle/chirp.
Sounds like a VW sorta,

Title: Re: Exhaust leak
Post by webbrob on 06/10/15 at 21:43:01

I'll probably have to get a video on here, it is worse than the VW sound you speak of, and only recently started sounding this way. After a 20mile ride it goes away, only to come right back after shutting it off, if even for a few minutes.

Title: Re: Exhaust leak
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/10/15 at 21:49:38

Probably a good idea.

Title: Re: Exhaust leak
Post by bobert_FSO on 06/11/15 at 09:23:21

It seems like OEM Savage mufflers are prone to internally rust. They will either get holes within the inner shell or an internal baffle will start breaking loose and vibrate, resulting in chirping or whistling sounds.

They are not worth messing with. Save yourself a lot of grief and get the Harley Dyna muffler that many people on this board use. They are cheap when bought used, They are good quality, they sound better than the stocker without being obnoxious and they are a pretty easy install when you get the proper one.

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Title: Re: Exhaust leak
Post by webbrob on 06/15/15 at 09:23:28

Got me a couple of dyna mufflers heading my way. Any one have a good place to get a decent clamp. I tried finding the clamp on the HD website with no luck. Summit and places like that don't really have the wider 1.75" clamp recomended in these forums.

Title: Re: Exhaust leak
Post by old_rider on 06/15/15 at 09:35:38

In the post above yours there is a link to the muffler install and different part number clamps that people have used..

Title: Re: Exhaust leak
Post by KennyG on 06/15/15 at 09:59:16

Rob,

Harley really only uses one exhaust clamp for most applications the part number is; 65296-95A

They are about $7.00 each for a brand new one.

Used Harley clamps are not a good deal as the heat from a Harley eventually destroys the threads on the bolt and nut.

Harley clamps are sold for use on Jeeps and all kinds of equipment. They are the best clamps made for our Savages.

Kenny G

Title: Re: Exhaust leak
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/15/15 at 20:12:04

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